Conveyancing Assistant

Our clients are a leading regional law firm

They currently have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing department in Exeter.

Hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm with one hour for lunch on a Monday to Friday. This is a 9 month fixed term maternity cover contract

They are looking for organised individuals with previous conveyancing experience, confident managing a busy workload in a fast-paced environment with the ability to use own initiative and work well under pressure. 
 
The successful candidate will need to be able to:
§ Undertake on-line searches
§ Complete Land Registry and SDLT forms on-line
§ Assist in the progression of a conveyancing transaction to include:

Exchanging contracts and dealing with completions; Preparation of contracts, transfers, trust deeds and correspondence; Dealing with completion statements; Raising solicitor’s invoices; Drawing up contracts; Taking instructions from and liaising with clients

§ Deal with telephone calls in a confident manner providing clear, accurate and up to date information
§ Produce documents using the firm’s case management software
§ Demonstrate good administrative skills with good attention to detail
§ Demonstrate good organisation skills
§ Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and spoken
§ Cope well under pressure, with an ability to work flexibly and cope with changing priorities
§ Take a positive and proactive approach to work, anticipating and meeting the needs of the department
§ Be receptive to receiving and acting on instructions given by immediate supervisor
§ Be competent in using Word and other Microsoft Products (Outlook and Powerpoint)

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of their Residential Conveyancing Department and to thrive in a professional and friendly environment.